Gionee M12 vs Vertu Aster

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Gionee M12

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

WidthAster: 7.8 mm narrowerAster: 69 mm · M12: 76.8 mm
Screen diagonalAster: 1.85 in smaller diagonalAster: 4.7 in · M12: 6.55 in
Memory variantsAt 64 GB storageM12: 4 GB RAM · Aster: 2 GB RAM
Rear camera layoutQuad / SingleM12: Quad · Aster: Single
DepthM12: 1.9 mm thinnerM12: 9.3 mm · Aster: 11.2 mm
HeightAster: 20.5 mm shorterAster: 143.4 mm · M12: 163.9 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front

Side

1. M12
Height
163.9 mm
Width
76.8 mm
Depth
9.3 mm

Weight
196 g
2. Aster
Height
143.4 mm
Width
69 mm
Depth
11.2 mm

Weight
193 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	M12	Aster
Dimensions (HxWxD)	163.9 Х 76.8 Х 9.3 mm	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm
Weight	196 g	193 g
Technology	IPS LCD	Sapphire crystal glass
Screen size	6.55" inc	4.7" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1600 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM	64 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSDXC	No
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	5100 mAh Li-Po non-removable	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 10	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset	- MediaTek Helio A25 (12 nm) - Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	No	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	M12	Aster
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	Unknown	16M
Screen area	103.6 cm2	59.9 cm2
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	82.3%	60.5%
PPI /points per inch/	Unknown	473 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	M12	Aster
Rear camera, main	48 MP Quad	13 MP Single
Camera specs	-48 MP f/1.8 (wide) PDAF -5 MP f/2.2 115˚ (ultrawide) -2 MP (depth) -2 MP (depth)	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF
Functions	LED flash HDR panorama	Dual-LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	Yes
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	2.1 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP	2.1 MP

Performance

Performance
Specification	M12	Aster
Processor CPU	- Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) -Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	- PowerVR GE8320	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	37242
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	509
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	887

General specs

General specs
Specification	M12	Aster
Release date	2020 November 16	2014 October
Colors	Magic Green Dazzling Black	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	150 EUR	5440 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)
Body build	Glass front plastic frame plastic back	Unknown

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	M12	Aster
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 1900 -4G - 1 2 3 5 7 8 20 28 40	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS
USB	USB Type-C 2.0 USB On-The-Go	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	5.0 A2DP	4.0 A2DP aptX LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	M12	Aster
Radio	FM radio	No
Others	Unknown	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	M12	Aster
Dop	- Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel